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Earlier today, Ottawa’s Mayor delivered an update on the Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment and construction approval plan. Mark Sutcliffe said taxpayers should be encouraged by this announcement, with the annual investment down from an estimated $5 million to $4.3 million. Following a previous LRT construction debacle, CTV’s Leah Larocque asked if there were any reservations with choosing the lowest bidder. Sutcliffe says there are significant contingencies in place to prevent similar challenges and similar scenarios from creeping up. Larocque joins Kristy Cameron with the latest...
October 20, 2025 - 18:25 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
In the province of Quebec, the annual Fall climate has been typically peaceful. In 2025, however, it’s been anything but calming. And over in Gracefield, it’s been a long 24 hours, as a blaze came uncomfortably close to a handful of houses. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson brings us the latest in Hour 4. Meantime, a casual afternoon paddle earlier this month quickly turned into a remarkable discovery on the Ottawa River. Joel Kowalski, the Manager of the Wilderness Tours Rafting Resort, explains how they stumbled across a submerged vehicle. And finally, we preview tonight’s...
October 20, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
With no updated reports in hand, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe made a significant announcement regarding Lansdowne 2.0 earlier this morning. The annual investment for taxpayers is now $4.3 million per year, which is down from the $5 million that was projected in 2023. It includes a new event centre to replace the existing TD Place Arena, as well as a teardown and replacement of the old North Side stands at Lansdowne Park. A pair of brand-new residential towers would also be constructed. And with OSEG shaking hands on a partnership, the municipality would cover the cost of building the new...
October 20, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Lansdowne 2.0 project is moving toward a final decision at Ottawa City Hall. Mayor Sutcliffe is arguing that the project is a good return on investment, and will actually cost less than originally estimated. He feels that local taxpayers should be encouraged by this announcement. However, a Downtown city councillor isn’t buying the hype or the decreased expenses. Capital Ward councillor Shawn Menard is openly criticizing Sutcliffe’s numbers, and believes that Lansdowne 2.0 could prove to be another costly and risky investment for the municipality. He drops by to expand on...
October 20, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators need to get their act together. Read More
October 20, 2025 - 17:58 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
Gregor Robertson acknowledged that Canada faces a 'housing crisis' but argued the federal Liberals are taking action to lower the cost of a home and boost the housing supply.
October 20, 2025 - 17:55 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
